Do you have a “man cave” in your house? Think about it. Man caves can take on many different shapes such as a garage, workshop, or den. Perhaps it is the recliner, remote and television combination or even the computer. One woman recently told me her husband just got a portable man cave in the…
One of the biggest gifts before my girls were born was an episode of Oprah featuring Dr. Phil. He was working with a couple with small children. The wife was overwhelmed and complaining that her husband wasn’t helping with the kids. Roll the video footage,..and we soon see her criticizing every little thing he tried…
Help! The kids are at home and I’m losing my mind. I can’t get anything done and they are constantly asking me for food and to watch TV. I’m afraid we’re all turning into couch potatoes. What is a mom to do? Sound familiar? Full Disclosure: It has taken me two weeks to write this…
When was the last time you did something fun? Something silly, out of character, or just plain goofy? I watched my husband and daughter have a “hat fight” at the mall recently. After whacking each other with their baseball caps for a while, Gracie declared, “Bad parenting!” and laughed wildly (so did Clay!) Laughter is…
Finding life to harried to do the things you enjoy or spend time with the people you love? The Queen of Adultitis Prevention and new mom Kim Kotecki posted an article about the challenges of balancing 6-month-old Lucy and the demands of the outside world. It’s a common problem – there is always something you…
April Fools’ Day continues to be a big hit in the Greene household! I knew we were in trouble when Clay started laughing to himself in the car last weekend. Yes, he’d thought of an idea so fun – he’d cracked himself up! So, it turns out you can order a Gorilla costume from Target…
Allowing your body to catch up with all you ask it to do is important! Recharging is essential, but sometimes it is difficult to get the time you need. Protecting your “Me Time” is important! Our family recently took a sailing vacation in the British Virgin Islands. It was wonderful to leave the cold of…
Everyone has heard “stop and smell the roses”, but at back-to-school time I think it is time to “Stop and Smell (or taste) the Apples!” Anyone with kids has experienced the bittersweet moment of dropping them off at school on the first day. A new school year is exciting, but the stress of new schedules…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.